I have owned a 1999 E300 Turbodiesel for about 21 months. I have put nearly 30,000 miles on the car in the interval. Mine has had all the known problems save the spring perches, but it is still an excellent car. There is too much cheapo plastic all around, but it is also fast, solid, and pleasing to drive. I also got a speeding ticket with same, which was not the case with the 1979 240D. So long as one budgets for the issues with leaking fuel lines and the obvious wear and tear of such a vehicle, I can well recommend this car. I have yet to change the glow plugs, and am squeezing my thumbs that such an operation will turn out in my favor.